Youth empowerment through education: WIS celebrates IB Class of 2025 success
Ready to succeed, ready to lead
These results showcase the future of global citizenship and academic excellence.
Windhoek International School (WIS) announced the results of its 2025 International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) graduates, marking another year of academic achievement and youth empowerment. The Class of 2025 achieved an average score of 29 points, just below the global average of 30.58, solidifying WIS’s place among Africa’s leading international schools.But more than statistics, the IB results represent something deeper: the transformation of young people into critical thinkers, global citizens and changemakers.
The IB Diploma, widely considered the world’s most rigorous high school qualification, goes far beyond academics. It challenges students to complete an original 4 000-word research paper, a Theory of Knowledge course, and sustained work in Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS), developing the research, leadership and community engagement skills needed for life after school.
“These students have taken on one of the toughest academic programmes in the world,” said WIS Principal and College Counsellor Margarete Reiff. “They are heading to universities in Namibia, South Africa, North America and Europe, not just ready to succeed, but ready to lead.”
Commitment beyond the classroom
WIS is the only school in Namibia offering the IB Diploma, and its commitment to youth empowerment extends beyond the classroom. Significant tuition discounts are available for Namibian citizens and Permanent Residents, and an academic scholarship programme supports high-potential students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Roughly 50% of WIS students are Namibian, learning alongside peers from over 45 countries.
Educational Director Ethan van Drunen emphasised the school’s mission: “We believe in educating Namibia’s future leaders. These results reflect not only our students’ hard work, but the strength of our teaching and mentoring.”
Several graduates earned scores that qualify them for advanced standing at universities abroad, allowing them to begin with credits in hand, an academic and financial head start in countries with four-year degrees.
As the school awaits the release of its first-ever IB Middle Years Programme eAssessment results this August, the Class of 2025’s achievements stand as a testament to the value of holistic, globally focused education.
In shaping the next generation of independent, principled, and knowledgeable citizens, WIS continues to open doors for Namibian youth both locally and globally.